Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Basilica
- The Medieval Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Ouse Bridge
- The Retreat
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Battle of the Standard
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Horn of Ulf
- William Etty, Artist
- Statue of an Athlete
- King Edward III and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Art Gallery